Course Title: Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2009
Course Code: GEDU5443
Course Title: Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3209 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Judith McCann
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258366
Course Contact Email: judith.mccann@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Geraldine Crowe - teacher
Contact: geraldine.crowe@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 25
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This course will be run in conjunction with GEDU 5444 - Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes.
Course Description
The focus of this course is on developing the reading skills required for further education. Its emphasis is on gaining the knowledge to interpret and critically analyse complex texts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBQU157 Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
Element: |
1 Select a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
Element: |
2 Review selected texts for learning purposes |
Element: |
3 Critically interpret a range of texts for learning purposes |
Learning Outcomes
This is a competency based program
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Class Discussions
Reading Activities
Teaching Schedule
Week 1: Outline Key Reading Skills
Skimming; Scanning; Predicting
Week 2: Word Meaning; Writer’s Purpose & Text Organisation; Main Ideas
Week 3: Understanding Detail; Understanding Complex Sentences; Graphs and Tables
Week 4: Inferring; Reading Critically; Topic Sentences
Week 5: Vocabulary Development; Reading Difficult Material
Week 6: Reading Science Article
Week 7: Reading Science Article
Week 8: Reading Science Article
Week 9: Assignments & worksheets to be completed and submitted
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
English dictionary - see teacher for details |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
1. In-class Worksheets
2. Reading Test
3. Reading Assignment
Assessment Tasks
In-class Worksheets
Reading Assignments
Assessment Matrix
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